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States Brace for Federal Cuts … What Members Need to Know state building interior

States Brace for Federal Cuts … What Members Need to Know

A common target when states aim to refill depleted coffers are so-called "sin taxes"—taxes on things like alcohol beverages.Read More

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State Government Affairs Director

Sam DeWitt works state government affairs for the Brewers Association, and has lobbied craft beer bills from the east coast to Hawaii, on a wide range of topics from franchise reform and excise tax to self-distribution and direct-to-consumer shipping of beer. He has a Bachelor of Arts in broadcast journalism from the University of Montana and fell in love with craft brewing as an undergraduate in Missoula.

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What the EU Trade Deal Means for Brewers Grid of barley, kegs, cans, and hops

What the EU Trade Deal Means for Brewers

The United States and the European Union agreed to a 15% tariff on most European goods, preventing the original threat of a 30% rate.Read More

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Special Projects Coordinator

Marc Preo serves as the special projects coordinator on the Government Affairs team tracking federal regulatory affairs and state bill and rulemaking activity. A longtime homebrewing hobbyist and craft beer enthusiast, Marc enjoys spending as much time as he can in the mountains snowboarding, Nordic touring, and mountain biking.

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Brewers Association Urges FDA to Exempt Beverage Alcohol from Proposed Labeling Rule cans of cider on canning line

Brewers Association Urges FDA to Exempt Beverage Alcohol from Proposed Labeling Rule

To prevent undue burdens on beverage alcohol producers, the Brewers Association asked the FDA to exempt beverage alcohol from any front-of-packaging labeling mandate.Read More

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Special Projects Coordinator

Marc Preo serves as the special projects coordinator on the Government Affairs team tracking federal regulatory affairs and state bill and rulemaking activity. A longtime homebrewing hobbyist and craft beer enthusiast, Marc enjoys spending as much time as he can in the mountains snowboarding, Nordic touring, and mountain biking.

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Brewers Bring Priorities, Concerns, and Beer to Capitol Hill ba 2025 hill climb attendees standing in group on capitol steps

Brewers Bring Priorities, Concerns, and Beer to Capitol Hill

Brewery representatives, guild leaders, and supplier partners came to Washington D.C. to advocate for small and independent breweries.Read More

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Special Projects Coordinator

Marc Preo serves as the special projects coordinator on the Government Affairs team tracking federal regulatory affairs and state bill and rulemaking activity. A longtime homebrewing hobbyist and craft beer enthusiast, Marc enjoys spending as much time as he can in the mountains snowboarding, Nordic touring, and mountain biking.

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“One Big Beautiful Bill” Provides Benefits for Brewers Two rows of brewing equipment

“One Big Beautiful Bill” Provides Benefits for Brewers

The centerpiece of President Trump's agenda provides a number of benefits for brewers. Read More

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Vice President of Government Affairs

Marc Sorini, vice president of government affairs for the Brewers Association, is a beer lover and homebrewer who has served as a counsel for small and independent craft brewers for more than two decades. Marc holds a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center and when he's not contemplating beverage alcohol law, he's homebrewing with his adult kids.

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BA Testifies at Hearing on Proposed OSHA Heat Standard steam in brewhouse with osha logo

BA Testifies at Hearing on Proposed OSHA Heat Standard

The rule would impose a variety of safety standards on employers of workers who may face exposure to high or very high temperatures.Read More

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Vice President of Government Affairs

Marc Sorini, vice president of government affairs for the Brewers Association, is a beer lover and homebrewer who has served as a counsel for small and independent craft brewers for more than two decades. Marc holds a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center and when he's not contemplating beverage alcohol law, he's homebrewing with his adult kids.

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Taproom Clarity, Shipping Bill for Brewers Passes in Nevada Nevada flag waving against blue sky

Taproom Clarity, Shipping Bill for Brewers Passes in Nevada

The bill explicitly authorizes satellite taprooms and allows for out-of-state, direct-to-consumer shipping for Nevada brewers.Read More

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State Government Affairs Director

Sam DeWitt works state government affairs for the Brewers Association, and has lobbied craft beer bills from the east coast to Hawaii, on a wide range of topics from franchise reform and excise tax to self-distribution and direct-to-consumer shipping of beer. He has a Bachelor of Arts in broadcast journalism from the University of Montana and fell in love with craft brewing as an undergraduate in Missoula.

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Aluminum and Steel Tariffs Set to Double aluminum cans in canning line

Aluminum and Steel Tariffs Set to Double

President Trump has announced plans to double the tariffs on aluminum and steel from 25% to 50%, effective this Wednesday, June 4.Read More

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Vice President of Government Affairs

Marc Sorini, vice president of government affairs for the Brewers Association, is a beer lover and homebrewer who has served as a counsel for small and independent craft brewers for more than two decades. Marc holds a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center and when he's not contemplating beverage alcohol law, he's homebrewing with his adult kids.

See Marc Sorini's Articles

Support the Credit Card Competition Act man paying for beer with credit card

Support the Credit Card Competition Act

The amendment would require the largest credit card issuing financial institutions in the country to allow at least two unaffiliated credit card networks to be used to process credit card swipe fee transactions.Read More

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Brewers Association

The Brewers Association Government Affairs Team has experience spanning more than four decades across legislative, regulatory, and legal issues. It is composed of Sam DeWitt, State Government Affairs Director; Marc Preo, Special Projects Coordinator; and Marc Sorini, Vice President of Government Affairs.

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